Monday–Friday, July 7–11, 6pm–10pm
This summer come to Del Ray Artisans for our 5-day Figure Drawing Bootcamp to hone your skills in composition, anatomy, mark making, and portraiture by studying the body through dynamic and long pose life drawing and activities. Each evening features a new model and new lessons, ensuring an engaging experience for artists at any stage of their journey. Can’t attend every evening? Get a one-day pass!
General Overview of Daily Instruction:
- Day 1: Tools, starting your drawing, and composition
- Day 2: Backgrounds, mark making, structure
- Day 3: Intro to perspective and getting unstuck while drawing
- Day 4: Why anatomy matters + advanced shadow/light and mark making
- Day 5: Contrast, how to make final marks + portrait lessons
Immerse yourself in a creative environment, fostering both artistic expression and community. Whether you are drawing with traditional media or digitally, our bootcamp will have plenty to challenge you!
Supplies: Bring your own supplies or purchase our $30 supply kit (optional). The kit will provide you with a basic set of tools to get started including newsprint, charcoal, fine art paper, and pastels. Note: No oil paint during these sessions due to fumes.
Location: Del Ray Artisans gallery is in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301.
Cost: One-day passes are $55 for Del Ray Artisans members and $65 for non-members. The week-long camp is just $200 for Del Ray Artisans members and $250 for non-members.
Registration: DelRayArtisans.org/figure-drawing-bootcamp
Questions? Contact Figure Drawing Coordinator, Brando Gould at lifedrawing@delrayartisans.org. View scenes from last year’s bootcamp: Figure Drawing Bootcamp 2024.
Del Ray Artisans, founded in 1992, is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community.
Del Ray Artisans (DRA) appreciates the continued support from the City of Alexandria, Alexandria Commission for the Arts, and Virginia Commission for the Arts. DRA is a 501(c)(3) organization.
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Del Ray Artisans invites you to our 5-day Figure Drawing Bootcamp to hone your anatomy skills. Monday–Friday, July 7–11, 6pm–10pm. Five-day pass discount; one-day passes also available. Details: DelRayArtisans.org/figure-drawing-bootcamp
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Del Ray Artisans invites you to our 5-day Figure Drawing Bootcamp to hone your composition, anatomy, mark making, and portraiture skills. Monday–Friday, July 7–11, 6pm–10pm. Cost for one-day pass is $55 Del Ray Artisans member / $65 non-member. The five-day pass is $200 Del Ray Artisans member / $250 non-member. The five-day pass is a $75 discount! Bootcamp is at Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria VA. Details at DelRayArtisans.org/figure-drawing-bootcamp